This introductory text provides your students with the basics of anatomy, physiology, and the applications of kinesiology. With an easily accessible style, the authors apply kinesiology theory to sport and other real-life situations to promote understanding and retention. Examines new technologies in the area of kinesiology to keep students up-to-date with the most recent developments in the field. Provides the best and most current information so that students receive the latest information available. Includes a new glossary that gives students an easily accessible resource for unfamiliar terms. Considers variables such as gender, age, and skill level in both illustrations and text to provide students with information on realistic situations, not just ideal situations. Applies complicated theories to real-life situations to help students prepare for careers in coaching, sports, and occupational or physical therapy. Includes material on kinesiology, biomechanics, and sports skills to provide an extremely comprehensive resource on all these related fields. Provides a practical analysis model, a system through which students can organize their analysis in accordance with the major objectives of the skill.

1. Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology

The Nature of Kinesiology Components of a Kinesiological Analysis Laboratory Experiences

Part I: Anatomical and Physiological Fundamentals of Human Motion

2 The Musculoskeletal System: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements

The Shoulder Girdle Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle The Shoulder Joint Muscles of the Shoulder Joint Joint and Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements Common Injuries of the Shoulder Region Laboratory Experiences

6. The Upper Extremity: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Elbow Joint The Radioulnar Joints Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements of the Forearm The Wrist and Hand Muscular Analysis of the Fundamental Movements of the Wrist, Fingers, and Thumb Cooperative Actions the Wrist and Digits Common Injuries of the Forearm, Elbow, Wrist, and Fingers Laboratory Experiences

7. The Lower Extremity: The Hip Region

The Pelvic Girdle Relationship of the Pelvis to the Trunk and Lower Extremities The Hip Joint Muscles of the Hip Joint Common Injuries of the Thigh, Hip Joint, and Pelvis Laboratory Experiences

8. The Lower Extremity: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot

The Knee Joint Muscles of the Knee Joint Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements of the Leg at the Knee Joint The Ankle and Foot Muscles of the Ankle and Foot Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements of the Ankle and Foot Common Injuries of the Leg, Knee, and Ankle Laboratory Experiences

9. The Spinal Column and Thorax

Structure and Articulation of the Spinal Column Movements of the Spine as a Whole Muscles Operating the Spinal Column Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements of the Head and Spine Structure and Articulations of the Thorax Movements of the Thorax Muscles of Respiration Muscular Analysis in Respiration Common Injuries of the Neck, Back, and Thorax Laboratory Experiences

Center of Gravity Stability and Equilibrium Finding the Center of Gravity in the Human Body Laboratory Experiences

Part III: Motor Skills: Principles and Applications

15. The Standing Posture

Significance of Posture Support of the Standing Posture Factors Related to the Standing Posture Principles Applied to Posture Postural Adaptation to External Conditions and Special Problems Posture Screening Laboratory Experiences

This introductory text provides your students with the basics of anatomy, physiology, and the applications of kinesiology. With an easily accessible style, the authors apply kinesiology theory to sport and other real-life situations to promote understanding and retention. Examines new technologies in the area of kinesiology to keep students up-to-date with the most recent developments in the field. Provides the best and most current information so that students receive the latest information available. Includes a new glossary that gives students an easily accessible resource for unfamiliar terms. Considers variables such as gender, age, and skill level in both illustrations and text to provide students with information on realistic situations, not just ideal situations. Applies complicated theories to real-life situations to help students prepare for careers in coaching, sports, and occupational or physical therapy. Includes material on kinesiology, biomechanics, and sports skills to provide an extremely comprehensive resource on all these related fields. Provides a practical analysis model, a system through which students can organize their analysis in accordance with the major objectives of the skill.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology

The Nature of Kinesiology Components of a Kinesiological Analysis Laboratory Experiences

Part I: Anatomical and Physiological Fundamentals of Human Motion

2 The Musculoskeletal System: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements

The Shoulder Girdle Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle The Shoulder Joint Muscles of the Shoulder Joint Joint and Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements Common Injuries of the Shoulder Region Laboratory Experiences

6. The Upper Extremity: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Elbow Joint The Radioulnar Joints Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements of the Forearm The Wrist and Hand Muscular Analysis of the Fundamental Movements of the Wrist, Fingers, and Thumb Cooperative Actions the Wrist and Digits Common Injuries of the Forearm, Elbow, Wrist, and Fingers Laboratory Experiences

7. The Lower Extremity: The Hip Region

The Pelvic Girdle Relationship of the Pelvis to the Trunk and Lower Extremities The Hip Joint Muscles of the Hip Joint Common Injuries of the Thigh, Hip Joint, and Pelvis Laboratory Experiences

8. The Lower Extremity: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot

The Knee Joint Muscles of the Knee Joint Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements of the Leg at the Knee Joint The Ankle and Foot Muscles of the Ankle and Foot Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements of the Ankle and Foot Common Injuries of the Leg, Knee, and Ankle Laboratory Experiences

9. The Spinal Column and Thorax

Structure and Articulation of the Spinal Column Movements of the Spine as a Whole Muscles Operating the Spinal Column Muscular Analysis of Fundamental Movements of the Head and Spine Structure and Articulations of the Thorax Movements of the Thorax Muscles of Respiration Muscular Analysis in Respiration Common Injuries of the Neck, Back, and Thorax Laboratory Experiences

Center of Gravity Stability and Equilibrium Finding the Center of Gravity in the Human Body Laboratory Experiences

Part III: Motor Skills: Principles and Applications

15. The Standing Posture

Significance of Posture Support of the Standing Posture Factors Related to the Standing Posture Principles Applied to Posture Postural Adaptation to External Conditions and Special Problems Posture Screening Laboratory Experiences